Flowers From The Farm

Bumblebee Conservation Trust

In the last 75 years, Britain has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows and two species of bumblebee have become extinct. Bumblebees are an important and cherished component of our biodiversity with 25 species in the UK and one species of honeybee. They contribute significantly to our economy through the pollination of crops. Pollination is vital for many of the nation’s wild plants and it helps to maintain affordable five a day fruit and vegetables. Bumblebees support the wider ecosystem through pollinating a diversity of wild plant species. The trust aims to ensure that populations of these species have a long term future in the UK.